Glossary Of Terms - Viper 3105V Owner's Manual

Glossary of Terms

Document Terminology
ASK
1-way Remote
Control
Control Button
(Valet Switch)
Control Module (unit)
FailSafe Starter Kill
Input
Siren
Status LED
Trigger or Triggered
Sequence
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Amplitude Shift Keying—a method of transmitting data.
A hand-held remote control, also called transmitter that oper-
ates the various functions of your system but does not provide
message display..
A small push button located on your system's control center. It
is used to override (disarm) the system when a remote is not
available or to enter/exit valet mode
The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden under the dash
area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which moni-
tors your vehicle and controls all of the system's functions.
A switch controlled by the security system which once acti-
vated prevents the vehicle's starter from cranking, when the
system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking
when the system is disarmed, in Valet mode - or if the starter
interrupt switch fails. Installation may require additional labor.
A physical connection to the system. Input may be provided
by a sensor, a pinswitch or through an existing system in the
vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
Noise generating device usually installed in the engine com-
part ment of the vehicle. It generates the "chirps" and the six
tones you hear when the alarm is triggered.
A light used to indicate the status of your system, located on
your system's Control Center.
When the alarm "goes off" or "trips", the system triggers a
sequence of siren sounding and parking lights flashing for a
programmed duration.
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